Bilingual STEM PhD - AI Safety

About The Job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Bilingual Korean STEM Expert (PhD) — AI Safety

Type: Contract Compensation: $63–$67/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 20+ hours/week Role Responsibilities

• Write expert-level prompts in Korean across specialized scientific topics.
• Evaluate and annotate model responses for scientific accuracy, helpfulness, and appropriate handling of sensitive content.
• Apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations.
• Collaborate with AI research teams to improve model outputs and ensure safety.
• Work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines while enhancing AI model performance.

Qualifications Must-Have

• PhD in chemistry, biology, or a closely related field.
• Native or near-native fluency in Korean, plus business-level written English.
• Deep familiarity with modern laboratory and computational techniques.
• Sound judgment around scientific safety and responsible handling of dual-use information.

Preferred

• Based in South Korea or the wider East Asia region.
• Expertise in radiochemistry, nuclear chemistry, or related fields.
• Depth in a specific subfield like organic synthesis, molecular biology, or virology.
• Experience with chemical safety, biosafety, or hazardous-materials handling.
• Experience reviewing or grading technical content.

Start Date

• Immediate

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

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